Police take 9 accused into their custody after a household had been chased by them on their go to to Bhavli Dam, in Nashik, on July 14, 2026.
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The Igatpuri police have detained 9 people in reference to an assault on a household and the destruction of their automobile close to the Bhavli Dam waterfall space. One of many accused has a previous homicide case towards him, and the police are trying to find yet one more individual.
The incident occurred on Sunday (July 12, 2026) when a household from Nashik visited the situation. Two males allegedly whistled at and harassed a girl from the group. The household objected, and the accused then turned aggressive, joined by 8-10 others, together with some who run meals stalls close by. The group abused the household and assaulted them.
A broken automotive is seen two days after a girl vacationer was allegedly molested and her relations had been attacked by a bunch of assailants at Bhavali Dam.
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The household tried to go away of their automotive however the accused blocked the automobile and attacked it with sticks and iron rods. The household managed to drive off, and the accused chased them for practically 20 kilometres. The chase ended on a street a number of kilometres from the preliminary spot.
The household reached the Ambad police station in Nashik metropolis to file a criticism. The case was transferred to the Igatpuri police station. The police have utilized sections associated to tried homicide, theft, and outraging modesty.
The sufferer acknowledged that two individuals known as out her identify and began harassing her. She scolded them, and her husband confronted them. The household tried to stroll away, however the group continued to abuse them. Youngsters had been current within the automotive through the assault and stay frightened.
Nashik Rural Superintendent of Police Dr. D. S. Swami briefed the media on the investigation. He acknowledged that the police used technical evaluation and video footage to trace the accused. The detained people are residents of villages close to Igatpuri and are identified to one another. The police have additionally included those that assisted the accused or helped them escape within the case.
Nashik (Rural) SP Dhondopant Swami addresses a media convention in Nashik on July 14, 2026.
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Dr. Swami added {that a} police publish exists close to the situation of the preliminary argument. A police automobile from the 112 management room contacted the complainants, however the household had already moved forward. The household later filed the criticism on the Ambad police station.
Printed – July 15, 2026 09:32 am IST
